Decision details

RESOLVED:

1. That Cabinet notes the benefits and opportunities that the Universal Support programme will bring to Surrey’s residents.

2. That Cabinet approves the Council taking on the Accountable Body role for this county-wide programme.

3. That Cabinet gives ‘Approval to Procure’ for the potential commissioning of Universal Support in Surrey up to the value of the final allocation (indicated at £3.1m).

4. That Cabinet approves the delegation of the appropriate procurement route to market and any contract award decisions to the Executive Director responsible for Economic Growth in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth

Reasons for Decisions:

The Council has the opportunity to secure £3.1m in DWP grant funding for US. The programme activity will be funded through this DWP grant which will enable the Council to support up to 900 adults with long term conditions or disabilities into employment in Surrey.

If a commissioning route is chosen, this procurement will recognise the role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Surrey who have the potential to be the key delivery partners in specialist areas.

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee)